The "Orchestral instruments" chair of the Faculty of Arts of Nakhchivan State University was established in 2008. In 2011, the name of the chair was changed to "Orchestral instruments and conducting" department. Currently, 13 professors-teachers work in that department. Among them, 1 is People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 3 are Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 1 is Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2 are Honored Artists of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, 1 is Professor, 4 are Docents, 3 are Doctor of Philosophy, 1 is Student Doctor. 5 people are head teachers, 4 people are teachers.
Rector of Nakhchivan State University, associate professor Mubariz Samad oglu Askerov was appointed as the head of the "Orchestral Instruments and Conducting" department from October 2022 and currently heads the chair.
